Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Kabobs

Sorry if I seem a bit excited. I tend to get that way when summer arrives. Although, if I’m being completely truthful, our bbq season never really left. Our winter here on the West Coast was incredibly mild. By mild, I mean that it never really happened. I think I pulled my winter coat out of the closet twice and made do with my rain coat the rest of the time. I didn’t mind, at all. My kids, on the other hand, felt like they got completely ripped off. No snow?! No fair!! I have to admit, for a kid, that’s a pretty raw deal. Snow should really be a part of the whole “childhood” package. Especially, in Canada. Hopefully (for their sake) we’ll get some snow next year. In the meantime, I’m really enjoying the sunshine and have been bbqing almost every night. That can get a bit boring once in awhile, so I’ve been mixing it up a little bit and playing around with different bbq ideas. This one is a take on my sons favourite dish whenever we go for sushi. We usually have to order an entire plate of chicken teriyaki just for him. This recipe would be entirely effortless if you bought the teriyaki sauce from the store, but, as I stated in my previous post for falafel, I like to try and make things myself. Here is my recipe for Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Kabobs. I hope you enjoy it!

This recipe was featured yesterday on Lyfe Foodie. Check out their website for this and other delicious recipes.

1 Lbs chicken breast, cubed

11/2 cups pineapple,

2 red peppers

3/4 Cup brown sugar

1/4 Cup tamari (or other soy sauce)

1/4 Cup chicken stock

2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

2 cloves of garlic, papery skins removed

2″ piece of ginger, peeled

If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in a pan of water for at least 30 minutes. This will help prevent them from burning.

In a small sauce pan, whisk together the brown sugar, tamari, chicken stock and vinegar. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and heat over low-medium heat for about 10 minutes until it’s reduced and thickened. Set aside.

While the sauce is simmering, begin preheating the bbq.

Thread the chicken onto the skewers alternating with the pineapple and red pepper. Add the skewers to a greased grill and cook for about 10 – 15 minutes, occasionally basting with the teriyaki sauce, until the chicken is cooked through.

Your pineapple chicken teriyaki kabobs look so delicious for adding to Father’s Day menu. Thanks so much for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday party this weekend. Pinning this weekend. We look forward to seeing you again soon with another delicious recipe.

Kabobs are one of my favorite items to cook on the grill. You can use any meat, veggies, sauce and basically make these your own. I like the addition of fruit – must remember that the next time. Great recipe and thanks for bringing a favorite bbq treat to Angie’s party 🙂

YUM!!! We’re coming into Winter here but we often still make kebabs. And I absolutely love the flavours of chicken and pineapple together! Thanks for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party xx

I love BBQ season and a mild winter sounds perfect to me, I’m not a fan of snow – it is fun for the kids though!
These kabobs look so yummy, definitely the perfect recipe to break out for the BBQ days!
Thanks for sharing them with us at Fiesta Friday!

It is TOTALLY BBQ Season! I’m just as excited as you! And I’m also shocked I’ve never thought of putting pineapple on my kabobs before! It’s like I’ve been living under a rock because of COURSE! They look delish!